Just further proof that these tariff rates are utterly capricious and not part of any kind of emergency. If SCOTUS rules in his favor in the tariff case, we will know that the majority is profoundly unserious and intellectually bankrupt.
Trump: "So I put on a 30% tariff, which is very low. I got an emergency call from I believe the prime minister of Switzerland. She was very aggressive … I didn't really like the way she talked to us, so instead of giving her a reduction, I raised it to 39%." pic.twitter.com/covIESz4u2
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I wonder how many of the broligarchs, and just regular MAGAts, who drew inspiration from Ayn Rand, recall what she said about whim-worship and irrational decisions based solely on emotion.
I wonder how many of the broligarchs, and just regular MAGAts, who drew inspiration from Ayn Rand, recall what she said about whim-worship and irrational decisions based solely on emotion.